With the losses continuing to mount, it's hard to ignore that the trade deadline has cast a shadow over the Maple Leafs, according to an Canadian Press report. Following Wednesday's practice session, Darcy Tucker was not pleased when asked about the possibility of waiving his no-movement clause. Minutes later, it was Mats Sundin's turn to answer the same questions about his future.

Despite interest from many teams, the Maple Leafs are not ready to trade their captain just yet. Maple Leafs GM John Ferguson said Monday that the club still is focused on making the playoffs and will not consider an offer involving Mats Sundin, according to a report by the Toronto Star on Tuesday.